AUGUSTA, NJ – Democrat Senator Cory Booker visited the Sussex County Fair on Saturday, to add words of support in recognition of Sussex County Veteran Aldo Sayer. Upon arrival Booker was surrounded by supporters and local democrat candidates including Senate candidate Jen Hamilton and Assembly Candidates Kate Matteson and Gina Trish.

Booker took time to take selfies with everyone who asked and gratefully received a gift of vegan cookies from a well-wisher.

“Can I trust you with these?” Booker said as he handed them to an assistant.

“It was great to see Senator Booker receive such a warm reception from our veterans and community,” Hamilton said. “We appreciate his leadership and support and look forward to working with him to help move Sussex County forward.”

After all the photos were taken, Booker made his way to the tent where he was introduced by Fair Grounds Manager Gary Larson.

“I’m going to put you on the spot senator,” Larson said. “In your jeans, you are almost wearing appropriate attire. It’s the jacket that is not quite fair attire.”

Booker took the podium addressing a crowd of about 75 people.

“I’m so happy to be here, almost in appropriate attire,” Booker said. “I’m so proud that the one issue I’ve found bipartisan support is commitment and supporting those who have fought for us.”

He thanked the veterans in the audience and recognized Sen. Steve Oroho’s son who serves in the military. Oroho was in the audience along with Sussex County Freeholder Phil Crabb and Sussex County Surrogate Gary Chiusano.

He spoke directly to Lt Commander Aldo Sayer Ret. who served in the Navy in World War II.

“I am in awe and honor for Aldo and our veterans,” Booker said. He explained that during the congressional recess he is going to all 21 counties in New Jersey where he “makes it a point to meet with vets.”

“Only five precent of the people in the world get to say, ‘I am an American,’” Booker said. “My father told me I drink from a well of liberty and freedom that I did not dig. I have to support those that have supported our country.”

He concluded with words to a “song he learned in elementary school 20 or 30 miles to the east of here, ‘Let freedom ring,’ doesn’t just happen. Freedom doesn’t just happen… It is because of the hard work of some,” Booker said.

“Today Senator Booker visited the New Jersey State Fair and paid tribute to our honored veterans,” Democrat Assembly Candidates Mattesen and Trish said. “He congratulated the growing Democratic Party in the area. We are grateful to have a leader in the state who cares so much about New Jersey and Sussex County.”

MONTVILLE, NJ – The Montville Township High School Hall of Fame inducted ten individuals and one team at its annual ceremony, held on Nov. 17. Among the inductees was Dr. Domenick J. Sportelli, psychiatrist and TV personality. Sportelli, a member of the class of 1993, appears regularly on the show “The Doctors.”

MONTVILLE, NJ - ​The Montville ice hockey team continued its hot start to the 2017-18 season as they rolled over Morris Hills 10-0 in their home opener on Monday, Dec. 11 at Mennen Sports Arena in Morristown. Montville's Jon Cuozzo recorded a hat trick with a goal in each period while freshman starting goalie Adrian Prelich picked up his first shutout in net.

MONTVILLE, NJ – The Montville Township Library Board of Trustees met on Nov. 29 to discuss and vote on the 2018 budget, which will include a new librarian to handle technology and social networking, more programs at different times and geared to new audiences, and more children’s materials.

A bill that would remove the law enforcement powers of the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NJSPCA) will be up for a vote on Dec. 14 before the state Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Bill S3558, sponsored by Senator Ray Lesniak, Democrat from Union County, would call for the creation of a county prosecutor animal cruelty task force in each county, and for ...

MONTVILLE, NJ - OneMontville has announced the formation of its Response Team to offer, upon request, support and comfort to individuals, families, businesses and organizations, who have been the target of hate activity.

The OneMontville Response Team will provide guidance to approach local law enforcement, local government resources, and/or other outside agencies as requested, and ...

MONTVILLE, NJ – The Montville Township High School Hall of Fame inducted ten individuals and one team at its annual ceremony, held on Nov. 17. Among the inductees was Dr. Domenick J. Sportelli, psychiatrist and TV personality. Sportelli, a member of the class of 1993, appears regularly on the show “The Doctors.”

MONTVILLE, NJ – The Montville Township Hall of Fame inducted its first MTHS graduate to attend West Point Military Academy, Army First Lieutenant Lindsey Danilack. Her father, Mark, introduced her, and his pride was obvious for Lindsey, who is an Apache helicopter pilot.

Mark talked about how Lindsey was first captain at West Point when she was a senior, and only the fourth woman to hold ...

MONTVILLE, NJ – The Montville Township School District announced the passing of high school social studies teacher Peter Porter on Nov. 28. He was 49 years old and died "after a courageous battle with brain cancer," according to his obituary.

Porter, who taught Advanced Placement (college level) European History, was president of the teachers’ union (MTEA) ...

WHIPPANY, NJ - Morris County Officials along with the Morris County Freeholder Board held a standing room only, open session last month where they discussed and sought input for their ten (10) year strategic plan.

Residents from throughout the county attended the meeting to provide input for what they thought should be the most important components of the ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ - ​Solutions to the state's opiod crisis has landed in the lap of Rutgers University. ​The ​university's ​New Jersey Healthcare Development Center ​is being armed with $1.3 million to launch a statewide Certified A​l​cohol and Drug Counselor apprenticeship program​, in the latest effort to battle opiod addiction.​

The Montville Township Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is seeking nominations of candidates for their 2017 Annual Awards. Anyone can submit a nomination for a person, business, or organization in Montville that meets the criteria in the following categories:

Business/Business Person of the Year: A business or business person who has operated a respected business in Montville for at ...

Columns

When it comes to accurately diagnosing whether someone has suffered a stroke, “one can never be too smart,” says Dr. Gary Belt.

Belt, a stroke neurologist at Atlantic Neuroscience Institute in Overlook Medical Center, has more than three decades of experience in making those tricky diagnoses. He knows that superficial signs that seem to indicate a stroke can’t always be ...

On this week’s AtlantiCast, you’ll learn about a groundbreaking new clinical trial in the fight against pancreatic cancer, meet an award-winning child neurologist at Goryeb Children’s Hospital and hear about the new Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity Center at Atlantic Orthopedic Institute – plus stay tuned at the end to see our debut episode of the AtlantiCast Medical ...

Pet Corner

If you’re considering adding a furry addition to your family, the holiday season is the perfect time to provide a shelter dog or cat with a loving home. To encourage pet adoption and bring even more joy to your homes this season, the Montville Animal Shelter is hosting a Holiday adoption event!

On December 16, 2017 enjoy discounted fees on all animals and free gifts for ...